Assistant Financial Accountant - ME&AAtkinsRealis offers exciting opportunities for growth and development in the thriving markets of the Middle East. With offices in major cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Al Ula and Doha, we are well-positioned to provide our employees with a diverse range of projects and experiences.We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join the Middle East Finance Operations Team to look after various financial accounting and reporting matters including, but not limited to, internal and external reporting, IFRS compliance, monthend processes and reporting etc for the Middle East & Africa region. The Assistant Financial Accountant will report to the Finance Manager.Middle East Finance Operations team is responsible for managing the technical accounting, transactional processing and statutory and tax compliance for all AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis companies operating in the Middle East & Africa region, ensuring all internal and external reporting deadlines are met. The team also ensures compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures and maintains and evaluates internal control which govern the core financial processes.Responsibilities\xc2\xb7 Coordination and preparation of various returns, including financial statements and tax submissions, for a number of legal entities, under the supervision and guidance of manager;\xc2\xb7 Preparation of statutory compliance returns, including ICV and Local Content certifications;\xc2\xb7 Coordination with external consultants, including tax advisors and audit firms, and internal corporate teams for tax and finance processes;\xc2\xb7 Preparation of monthly and quarterly VAT and WHT returns for assigned statutory companies;\xc2\xb7 Preparation of periodical reports and reconciliations to be submitted to the business;\xc2\xb7 Supporting the Finance Manager on ad-hoc initiatives and analysis;\xc2\xb7 Ensuring compliance with Finance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the business;\xc2\xb7 Assisting the wider finance team with internal and external audits;\xc2\xb7 Assisting with the preparation of Financial Statements and Tax returns;\xc2\xb7 Develop strong working relationships with team members and other key stakeholders;\xc2\xb7 Seek opportunities to learn new skills and aspire to develop within the team.Technical CompetenciesEssential\xc2\xb7 A recognised degree in finance, accounting or related subjects;\xc2\xb7 Minimum of 3 years experience within a finance/accounting environment;\xc2\xb7 Competent accountant with excellent understanding of double entry and best practices;\xc2\xb7 Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel (ability to build custom models is an advantage);\xc2\xb7 Good standard of (numerical) presentation skills;\xc2\xb7 Excellent communication in English (both written and oral).\xc2\xb7 Experience of interacting with multiple teams, internal and external;\xc2\xb7 Experience of working within a multi-cultural environment;\xc2\xb7 Ability to develop strong working relationships and communicate effectively at all levelsDesirable\xc2\xb7 Some Big 4 experience as an associate or above (PwC/EY/KPMG/Deloitte);\xc2\xb7 Some exposure to preparing tax returns and statutory financial statements;\xc2\xb7 Working knowledge of JD Edwards, Hyperion Finance Management (HFM), Smart View or other information systems and databases;Behavioural CompetenciesEssential\xc2\xb7 Initiative - Able to work independently with minimum supervision.\xc2\xb7 Problem Solving - Can think of creative solutions to problems.\xc2\xb7 Strong interpersonal skills - Able to develop productive internal working relationships with colleagues at all levels.\xc2\xb7 Analytical - Able to analyse large volumes of date and clearly communicate findings.\xc2\xb7 Teamwork - Willingly cooperate with others towards the same goals and objectives.\xc2\xb7 Communication skills - Clear, concise and relevant in both the verbal and written form.\xc2\xb7 Time Management - Able to prioritise, plan ahead and achieve objectives within strict deadlines.\xc2\xb7 Influencing - Confident liaising with and influencing at all levels within the organisation.\xc2\xb7 Cultural Awareness - Able to work within a diverse team and to engage all colleagues.\xc2\xb7 Capable of intelligent debate - challenge colleagues in a constructive manner, communicate complexity clearly, avoid being abrasive or judgemental.Salary & Benefits\xc2\xb7 A competitive salary;\xc2\xb7 Accommodation allowance;\xc2\xb7 Transportation allowance;\xc2\xb7 22 calendar days annual leave (based on 5 day working week);\xc2\xb7 Medical and life insurance cover;\xc2\xb7 Discretionary bonus scheme;\xc2\xb7 Annual flight allowance to point of origin;\xc2\xb7 Employee Well-Being Programme - 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants.Worker Type EmployeeJob Type RegularAt AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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